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U.S. Energy Production Reached a Record High During 2024: EIA

U.S. total energy production surpassed 103 quadrillion British thermal units in 2024, up one percent from the previous record set last year, according to a June 9 report published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Solar, wind, biofuels, natural gas, natural gas plant liquids, crude oil each reached domestic production highs in 2024. The largest…...

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Visual Primer: Influx of Data Centers Prompt Regulatory Actions to Tackle Grid Reliability and Rate Impacts

Utility regulators across the U.S. are reviewing rate structures, interconnection processes, and grid planning to manage the growing electricity demand from large load customers, particularly data centers. While these facilities can fuel economic development and innovation, they also raise concerns regarding grid reliability, allocation of infrastructure upgrade costs, and equitable treatment of other utility customers.

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U.S. and Poland Sign Agreement for First AP-1000 Nuclear Power Plant

U.S. companies Bechtel and Westinghouse and Polish company Polskie Elektrownie Jądrowe (PEJ) on April 28 signed the Engineering Development Agreement (EDA) for Poland’s first AP-1000 nuclear power plant. The agreement follows on from an initial agreement and is a component of a bigger nuclear energy security agreement to construct large-scale civil nuclear reactors in Poland…....

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Visual Primer: Wave of State Legislation Aims to Accelerate Nuclear Energy Deployment

More than 25 U.S. states have proposed or enacted legislation since the start of the year to revitalize nuclear energy development, including advanced reactor technologies such as small modular reactors (SMRs). These initiatives signal a growing trend to integrate nuclear power into state energy portfolios to meet rising electricity demand and accelerate the transition to carbon-free energy sources.

Ohio House Clears Bill to Subsidize Nuclear, Repeal Renewable Standards

U.S. and Saudi Arabia Unveil Agreement to Strengthen Energy Cooperation

The U.S. Energy Department Secretary Chris Wright on April 15 announced at a press conference in Riyadh that the U.S. and Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have agreed to sign a memorandum of understanding at a future date to advance cooperation between the nations across vital areas of the energy supply chain and boost both energy…...

Georgia Lawmakers Seek Cap on Vogtle Nuclear Project to Protect Ratepayers

U.S. Energy Department Makes Conditional Commitment to Provide HALEU to Five U.S. Nuclear Developers

The U.S. Energy Department on April 9 announced conditional commitments to provide high assay low enriched uranium, or HALEU, to five U.S. nuclear developers to fulfill their short-term fuel requirements. The five companies are: TerraPower, Kairos Power, TRISO-X, Radiant Industries, and Westinghouse Electric Company. This first round of HALEU allocations is a positive step in…...

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U.S. Uranium Production Highest in Six Years During 2024: EIA

U.S. uranium concentrate production reached a six year high of around 680,000 pounds of U3O8 during 2024, according to an April 3 report published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Despite increasing production and government policies to incentivize uranium concentrate, the U.S. remains a net importer. Uranium is widely used by nuclear power plants for…...

Georgia Lawmakers Seek Cap on Vogtle Nuclear Project to Protect Ratepayers

U.S. Energy Department Announces $900 Million for Commercial Deployment of Small Modular Reactors

The U.S. Energy Department on March 24 reissued a $900 million funding opportunity to advance the commercial deployment of domestically manufactured Generation III+ Small Modular Reactors, or SMRs. Accelerating the development and commercialization of the reactors will provide reliable electricity, particularly for energy-intensive sources such as AI data centers. The department’s initiative supports President Trump’s…...